Nursing homes › New York › The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
5606 15Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219 · 7188511000 · 79 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Shimon Lefkowitz, a group operating 5 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $309,506 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.66. Weekend total: 2.91. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 14 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-18 |
| 2025-05-15 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-18 |
| 2023-08-17 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-09-18 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 98% | since 01/01/2008 |
| LEFKOWITZ, CHANI | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/15/2009 |
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2008 |
| BADIN, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2024 |
| BINDER, ZEV | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/16/2022 |
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2008 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335104. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.